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| The best starter jewelry for teens - New York Post Posted: 02 May 2018 12:00 AM PDT  Jeweler Julez Bryant-DeCosta knows the sentimental value of sparkly treasures, so it's no surprise that she organized a three-ring celebration for her daughter Gia's 16th birthday. Not only did the San Diego mom take her teen on an epic tour of Italy, but she gifted her girl a precious keepsake in every destination they visited. "We went to Rome, Florence and Venice, and I got a ring on the first morning that we woke up in every city," recalls Gia Gonzales-Schaake, now 27 and a jewelry designer for her mother's company. In fact, she revamped one of the diamond-topped gold bands and wears it next to her wedding ring. "I really wanted her to have something as a memory of our time together," Bryant-DeCosta tells Alexa. "When you give fine jewelry to a young woman, she is receiving an heirloom that will be part of her life history." Of course, Bryant-DeCosta is a gold pro who can choose the perfect coming-of-age presents from her namesake collection. But what should a layperson pick for a finicky Gen Z-er whose accessories typically consist of tangled friendship bracelets and rubber wristbands?
Jewelry expert Beth Bernstein says to start with thinner, delicate items that can be mixed and matched, layered and stacked. "You want to look for things that are cool but also timeless," says the New York-based author, who has penned three books about her favorite subject. "Each year you can get them something that they can wear with the other pieces." Shop for comfortable styles with secure clasps (teens have a tendency to lose things) that can be worn from bed to the shower. Bernstein favors yellow gold — more youthful than dressy white gold — and likes to mix metals. In the earring department, she recommends medium-size gold hoops, diamond studs (0.20 or 0.25 carats each), gemstone drop earrings and earring jackets for the under-20s. "If she puts the earring jacket on her diamond studs, it will give her a different look. Today, even younger girls like personalization." When it comes to necklaces, Bernstein suggests starting with an easy-to-wear diamond initial pendant or diamond solitaire design. A longer chain (24 to 32 inches) — with stations of diamonds, gemstones or a motif — is a versatile addition. Build a wardrobe of arm candy, she says, with a thin diamond bangle and a bracelet featuring a good-luck charm or an inspiring message, like "Joy" or "Peace." Kids also love to express themselves with fistfuls of rings. Buy your high-schooler a narrow diamond micropavé eternity band, an initial or motif ring, or a very simple gemstone number. Bernstein is also a fan of birthstones. To mark a very important occasion, invest in something from a heritage jeweler. Both Bernstein and Bryant say you can't go wrong with classics like Cartier's "Love" bracelet or Van Cleef & Arpels' "Alhambra" necklace. Gonzales-Schaake suggests pairing the bijou with a beautiful jewelry box. "It was chosen with love and should be treated with respect and stored in a special place."
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